Moving home in winter

Winter weather can be unpredictable. While we generally don't get too much snow, rain, cold temperatures and even a dusting of snow may happen on moving day, so it is best to be prepared for any weather for your move.

Talk to your removal company

Make sure your removal company uses floor coverings at both your old and new home - even if it is just raining - to protect the floors at both your old and new homes and reduce the amount of cleaning necessary.

Ask them about their supplies and plans for winter weather, and confirm your move with them the day before it is scheduled (even if the weather is clear and isn't scheduled to change).

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Winter supplies

  • When moving home in winter, you need a few extra supplies to help ensure your moving day goes smoothly
  • Before moving day, keep a supply of grit or ice melt and a shovel or broom to clear away any snow that may fall or ice that develops - be sure to keep them easily accessible so you don't need to hunt for them if you need them
  • Unadopted or non-public roads require a bit of extra effort from you - you'll need to know what you may be responsible for with any snow or ice removal to ensure the removals van can get down the road safely - remember that the removal truck may need to manoeuvre or turn around on the road
  • Alert your neighbours! You should let both your current and new neighbours know your moving date and approximate time of your move, in case they need to move their cars

Don't move in the dark

  • While it makes sense to make the most of the daylight available during winter months, often even in the height of the day the light is lacking - make sure your home is well-lit. Don't forget to bring light bulbs for your new home (know which types you'll need, or bring a selection if you don't know the types of bulbs your new home will require), and bring table or utility lamps to ensure every room, along with the loft, cellar and garage, has enough light for your removal to be performed safely

Stay warm

  • Don't pack your hats, scarves, coats and gloves. You'll be going in and out of your home, and the doors will be constantly open at both your old and new home
  • Dress in easily-removable layers - you'll want to stay warm, but a bulky coat will only be annoying and not as effective
  • Make sure the kettle can be found easily - a warm drink and mug to hold will help you warm up on a cold moving day
  • Have a box with toiletries and towels (so you can take a shower in your new home), along with a couple of throws to snuggle under with a cuppa before your new home is fully warmed up
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How are our appointments carried out

In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.

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They made everything about the move as stress free as possible

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Found you on the internet

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
9/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
You responded to us quickly and easily

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Friendly, polite, helpful, prompt, efficient with good communication

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Do not know, very happy

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
John and Gareth were very helpful professional and friendly and despite the really bad weather they made everything about the move as stress free as possible. We would highly recommend this team!

Jennifer Semper

The overall experience at a time of stress was good

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Recommended by two people who used your company.

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
9/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Because of others experience

How would you rate your move team?
9/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very pleasant. Courteous, helpful guys

How would you rate our communication?
9/10

How can we improve our service?
Not sure

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
The overall experience at a time of stress was good 

Iris Ramsey,

The guys were so friendly and professional

I just wanted to send an email to say thank you so much for the help in moving, the guys were absolutely fantastic and we were all packed, moved and unpacked within 2 and a half hours!

The guys were so friendly and professional and really did help out a hopeless female!

I have recommended you guys to my friend who is moving so she will be calling you shortly.

Once again many thanks for everything!

Best wishes                                                                                                                                                      

Sophie O’Brien

They were polite and professional throughout and took the stress away from us on moving day

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Contact details - Google.

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
8/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Needed to move house and was seemed the best company to do so.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The team were absolutely fantastic. They were polite and professional throughout and took the stress away from us on moving day. They took care of everything and even found our son’s Christmas elves which was a huge help and helped settle our son into our new house.

How would you rate our communication?
8/10

How can we improve our service?
Think there are a few things pre-move day that would help.

  • A general email to say what to expect, perhaps a video that shows what will happen. Moving house is stressful enough and this would’ve helped take the edge off.
  • A text message to confirm what time the team is arriving, potentially with the team member names included - we feel this would be a nice personalised touch.

BUT - on the actual day the team were brilliant and should be praised for their efforts.

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
John, Rob, Tyler and Anthony were brilliant, we really hope they are praised by their Management. We will recommend to anyone else moving home due to these 4 gentlemen.

Owen and Claire Ladds

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